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AV52 PWL

2003 Proton Wira

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,224 mi
Last recorded108,224 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 PWL
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 108,224 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wipers split

front exhaust heatsheild loose

hand brake lever damaged slightly

nearside rear indicator lens broken but no white light exposed

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2014 108,224 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

EML light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wipers split

front exhaust heatsheild loose

hand brake lever damaged slightly

nearside rear indicator lens broken but no white light exposed

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2013 103,843 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front exhaust deteriorated slightly

Fail 19 Jul 2013 103,744 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front exhaust deteriorated slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2012 98,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 98,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 91,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 91,434 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 76,337 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 76,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 65,508 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 65,508 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 55,832 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

osr tyre tread depth wearing low on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2008 55,832 miles

osr tyre tread depth wearing low on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2007 42,606 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 42,588 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,473 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 30,473 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Proton Wira?

Based on 57,151 MOT tests across 5,746 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
4,884
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
5,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 5,753
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,573
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,960
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,578
Stop lamp not working 1,305
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AV52 PWL is a 2003 Proton Wira in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Proton Wira models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 40,913 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Wira fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 5,753 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV52 PWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Wira typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Proton Wira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV52 PWL is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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